Hybrid tea rose plant named &#39;Frivolous Pink&#39;

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct Hybrid Tea Rose plant variety with pink flowers.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of rose plant of the hybrid tea rose which was created by crossing as seed and pollen parents two (2) unknown rose varieties. The varietal denomination of the new variety is ‘FRIVOLOUS PINK’.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Among the novel characteristics possessed by this new variety which distinguishes it from other varieties of which I am aware, is its pink flowers.

[0003] Asexual reproduction by propagation by budding of the new variety as performed in Wasco, Calif. shows that the foregoing and other distinguishing characteristics come true to form and are established and transmitted through succeeding propagations.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATION

[0004] The accompanying illustration shows typical specimens of the flowers of the new variety depicted in color as nearly true as it is reasonably possible to make the same in a color illustration of this character.

DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY

[0005] The following is a detailed description of 2-year budded plants of the new variety , with color terminology in accordance with The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart (RHSCC). The terminology used in color description herein refers to plate numbers in the aforementioned color chart. Phenotypic expression may vary with light availability, environmental and cultural conditions.

[0006] The following observations are made of specimens grown outdoors in Wasco, Calif., during the month of November.

PLANT

[0007] Form: Compact

[0008] Growth: Medium

[0009] Size: Height about 3½ feet; width about 2 feet

[0010] Foliage:

[0011]Size.—Length about 2{fraction (9/16)} inches; width about 1⅜ inches.

[0012]Quantity.—About 5.

[0013]Color.—New foliage: Upper side near 175A; under side near 175C Mature foliage: Upper side near 137A; under side near 137C.

[0014]Shape.—Elliptic.

[0015]Texture.—Upper side: Smooth Under side: Matte

[0016]Edge.—Serrated.

[0017]Serration.—Slight.

[0018]Petioles.—Top surface color near 143B; Under side near 144B.

[0019]Stipules.—Normal.

[0020]Rachis.—Few prickles.

[0021]Variegation.—None.

[0022]Veination.—None.

WOOD

[0023] New shoots:

[0024]Bark.—Smooth.

[0025]Wood.—Near 46A.

[0026] Old wood:

[0027]Bark.—Smooth.

[0028]Wood.—Near 141C.

[0029] Flowering stem: Length about 3 inches

[0030] Winter Hardiness: Completely winter hardy

[0031] Resistance to Disease: Average

[0032] Temperature range: Between 16° and 120° F.

[0033] Internode spacing: Usual

[0034] Preferred growing conditions: Full sun

[0035] Growth habit: Medium vigor

[0036] Leaves per stem: About 5

FLOWER/INFLORESCENCE

[0037] Blooming Habit: Recurrent

[0038]Bud.—Length about 2 inches; width about 1¼ inches Form: Classic rose Color: Before sepals divide color near 56A; when sepals first divide color near 55B; when petals begin to unfurl color near 55C.

[0039]Sepals.—Long, thin on ends Size: Length in relation to bud, about 1{fraction (3/16)} inches Color: Topside near 145A; bottom near 145B.

[0040]Peduncle.—Length: About 2¾ inches Strength: Erect Color: Near 147B.

[0041] Flower:

[0042]Size.—About 4 inches.

[0043]Borne.—Multiple blooms in sprays.

[0044]Form.—High centered, opens very flat.

[0045] Petalage: About 20

[0046]Petaloids in center.—About 3.

[0047] Fragrance: Slight

[0048] Lasting Quality: About 2 weeks on plant; about 5 days after cutting

[0049] Color:

[0050]During first 2 days.—Inner petals at flower center topside near 36A; bottom near 36C; outer petals topside near 36B, bottom near 4B.

[0051] Base of petals (Point of attachment): Near 4B

[0052] General tonality from a distance: Near 36A

[0053] Color Change: As bloom ages, fades to near 158C; after 3 or more days, fades to near 158C

[0054] Petals:

[0055]Texture.—Soft.

[0056]Shape.—Wider than long.

[0057]Arrangement.—Imbricated.

[0058]Appearance.—Velvety.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

[0059] Arrangement of stamens, Regularly arranged around

[0060] Filaments and Anthers: styles

[0061] Color: Filaments near 4B; Anthers near 4D

[0062] Pollen: No pollen

[0063] Styles: Medium length

[0064] Hips/Seed Vessels/Ovaries

[0065]Shape.—Round.

[0066]Size.—About ½ inch.

[0067]Color.—Near 147B.

[0068] Seeds: No seeds 

I claim:
 1. A new and distinct Hybrid Tea Rose plant of the variety substantially as shown and described. 